ArticleBrazilian journal of physical therapy
Scapular movement training versus standardized exercises for individuals with chronic shoulder pain: protocol for a randomized controlled trial.
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Scapular Movement Training Versus General Exercises for Individuals With Shoulder Pain: Randomized Controlled Trial
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 23 citations in OpenAlex.
- Efficacy of combined strategies of physical activity, diet and sleep disorders as treatment in patients with chronic shoulder pain. A systematic review.Frontiers in physiology · 2023Pooled it
- Shoulder and Scapular Function Before and After a Scapular Therapeutic Exercise Program for Chronic Shoulder Pain and Scapular Dyskinesis: A Pre-Post Single-Group Study.Journal of personalized medicine · 2025Article
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- Differences in Trapezius Muscle H-Reflex between Asymptomatic Subjects and Symptomatic Shoulder Pain Subjects.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Shoulder Rehabilitation Exercises With Kinematic Biofeedback After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: Protocol for a New Integrated Rehabilitation Program.JMIR research protocols · 2023Article
- Rating the Quality of Smartphone Apps Related to Shoulder Pain: Systematic Search and Evaluation Using the Mobile App Rating Scale.JMIR formative research · 2022Article
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- Biopsychosocial Aspects in Individuals with Acute and Chronic Rotator Cuff Related Shoulder Pain: Classification Based on a Decision Tree Analysis.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2020Article
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3 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
backgroundScapular focused exercise interventions are frequently used to treat individuals with shoulder pain. However, evidence for changes in scapular motion after intervention is limited.
objectiveTo compare the effects of scapular movement training versus standardized exercises for individuals with shoulder pain.
methodsThis will be a single-blinded randomized controlled trial. Sixty-four individuals with shoulder pain for at least 3 months, scapular dyskinesis, and a positive scapular assistance test will be randomly allocated to one of two groups: Scapular Movement Training (group 1) and Standardized Exercises (group 2). Group 1 will receive education about scapular position and movement, and be trained to modify the scapular movement pattern. Group 2 will perform stretching and strengthening exercises. Both groups will be treated twice a week for eight weeks. Three-dimensional scapular kinematics and muscle activity of the serratus anterior and upper, middle, and lower trapezius during elevation and lowering of the arm will be assessed at baseline and after 8 weeks of treatment. Pain intensity, function, fear avoidance beliefs, and kinesiophobia will be assessed at baseline and after 4 and 8 weeks of treatment, and 4 weeks after the end of treatment.
conclusionsThe results of this study may contribute to a better understanding of the efficacy of scapular focused treatments for individuals with shoulder pain. CLINICAL
trial registrationNCT03528499.
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